WREP’s Hate Crime Consultation

To improve agencies’ understanding of the support needs of hate crime victims in Warwickshire

To  understand the current journey for a victim of hate crime in Warwickshire following the report being made and ongoing support/aftercar

To identify gaps and recommendations for partners to consider around how that journey can be improved and the needs of victims met

Response levels:-

327 questionnaires were completed

261 by residents

66 by public and voluntary agencies

Respondent characteristics:-

• 54% were White British followed by 34% selecting Indian
• A wide age range was represented
• 66% female, 33% male
• 74% stated they are Heterosexual and the remaining 26% provided a range of responses.

Key findings:-

Warwickshire Residents

• 67% of indicated that they are clear about what a Hate Crime/Incident is
• 40% had either been a victim or knew someone that had
• 28% had been a witness
• 39% were targeted due to their race
• 20% of victims and witnesses did not tell anyone about the Hate Crime/Incident
• 16% reported it to the police
• 38% of those surveyed did not know of any support services

Public and Voluntary Agencies

• 85% deal with 0-5 incidents a month
• 32% do not know of any support services that are available for victims and witnesses of Hate Crime/Incidents.
• 71% indicated that there is a need for more support services

Key recommendations:-

• Raise awareness within the community.
• More information to be provided on reporting agencies, and specifically alternative agencies other than the police that victims and witnesses can report a Hate Crime to.
• Increase awareness of support services and what they have to offer.
• Training for frontline workers of all agencies to help identify Hate Crime victims.
• More effective partnership working between support services to ensure successful signposting.
• Develop a Warwickshire Hate Crime website where reports can be recorded and advice/support can be obtained

Response levels:-

327 questionnaires were completed

261 by residents

66 by public and voluntary agencies

Respondent characteristics:-

• 54% were White British followed by 34% selecting Indian
• A wide age range was represented
• 66% female, 33% male
• 74% stated they are Heterosexual and the remaining 26% provided a range of responses.

Key findings:-

Warwickshire Residents

• 67% of indicated that they are clear about what a Hate Crime/Incident is
• 40% had either been a victim or knew someone that had
• 28% had been a witness
• 39% were targeted due to their race
• 20% of victims and witnesses did not tell anyone about the Hate Crime/Incident
• 16% reported it to the police
• 38% of those surveyed did not know of any support services

Public and Voluntary Agencies

• 85% deal with 0-5 incidents a month
• 32% do not know of any support services that are available for victims and witnesses of Hate Crime/Incidents.
• 71% indicated that there is a need for more support services

Key recommendations:-

• Raise awareness within the community.
• More information to be provided on reporting agencies, and specifically alternative agencies other than the police that victims and witnesses can report a Hate Crime to.
• Increase awareness of support services and what they have to offer.
• Training for frontline workers of all agencies to help identify Hate Crime victims.
• More effective partnership working between support services to ensure successful signposting.
• Develop a Warwickshire Hate Crime website where reports can be recorded and advice/support can be obtained

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